Sport

Rhaid Tai yn cael ei benderfynu yn lleol

Published

11 years ago

December 16, 2014

YouGov_logo MAE SWYDDOGION iechyd blaenllaw yng Nghymru wedi gwneud galwad frys ar rieni plant dwy, tair a phedair oed i drefnu fod eu plant yn cael eu brechu rhag ffl iw, gan mai un o bob pump yn unig o’r rhai sy’n gymwys sydd wedi cael eu brechu hyd yn hyn. Mae rhai rhieni’n credu nad yw ffl iw yn cael effaith ddifrifol ar eu plant. Fodd bynnag, mae ffi gyrau a gasglwyd gan Iechyd Cyhoeddus Cymru yn dangos, y llynedd, y cafodd cymaint o blant ag o oedolion eu derbyn i’r ysbyty ac unedau gofal dwys.

Cafodd cyfanswm o 42 o blant dan 15 oed eu derbyn i’r ysbyty yng Nghymru dros y gaeaf y llynedd, ac roedd chwech ohonynt wedi gorfod cael gofal dwys. Ar gyfer unigolion 15 oed a throsodd cafodd 42 eu derbyn ac roedd angen gofal dwys ar chwech ohonynt. Dros y gaeaf y llynedd lefelau isel yn unig o ffl iw fu’n cylchredeg yn y gymuned. Mae rhaglen imiwneiddio rhag ffl iw eleni yn cynnig chwistrell trwyn syml i ddiogelu plant ifanc ond nid yw ond yn effeithiol cyn i’r salwch daro. Mae’r brechlyn rhad ac am ddim ar gael gan eich meddyg teulu ar hyn o bryd, ond mae dyddiad dod i ben yr holl stoc ar ddechrau Ionawr – sy’n golygu fod amser yn mynd yn brin i ddiogelu eich plentyn.

Yn ôl yr ystadegau diweddaraf, dim ond un o bob pump o’r 97,655 plentyn dwy, tair a phedair oed sy’n gymwys gafodd eu himiwneiddio hyd yn hyn yng Nghymru – cwta 22%.* Mae Dr Zed Sibanda, paediatregydd ymgynghorol yn Ysbyty Brenhinol Morgannwg yn esbonio pam mae hyn yn bryder: “Bydd y brechlyn ffl iw chwistrell trwyn ar gyfer plant dwy i bedair oed yn dechrau dod i ben ynghanol Rhagfyr, felly dylai rhieni sydd heb drefnu i’w plant gael eu brechu eto weithredu yn syth.

Mae plant dwy, tair a phedair oed yn wynebu risg arbennig o ddatblygu cymhlethdodau difrifol ffl iw am nifer o resymau. Un ohonynt yw nad yw eu systemau imiwnedd wedi datblygu’n llawn eto, sy’n golygu na allant ymladd ffl iw cystal â phlant hŷn ac oedolion.” I’r rhan fwyaf o blant iach, mae ffl iw fel arfer yn golygu ychydig ddyddiau difl as gartref yn y gwely, ond dylai rhieni gofi o y gall ffl iw arwain weithiau at gymhlethdodau difrifol, yn enwedig felly i blant ifanc neu bobl a chanddynt broblemau iechyd hirdymor, fel asthma, ac i grwpiau felly gall beryglu eu bywydau.

Fel yr esbonia Dr Sibanda: “Nid yw plant ifanc yn gallu deall ac esbonio os ydynt yn dechrau cael symptomau tebyg i ffl iw – sy’n golygu efallai na wneir diagnosis ffl iw tan yn gymharol hwyr o gymharu ag oedolyn fyddai’n gallu asesu eu hiechyd eu hunain yn rhwyddach. “Golyga hynny fod y plentyn yn fwy tebygol o ddatblygu cymhlethdodau posib ac o ddioddef yn ddiangen. Ond gellir rhwystro hyn oll trwy un daith syml at y meddyg teulu i gael y brechiad chwistrell trwyn.”

Mae Dr Richard Roberts, Pennaeth Rhaglen Heintiau y Gellir eu Hatal trwy Frechlyn yn Iechyd Cyhoeddus Cymru, hefyd yn annog pob rhiant i fynd â’u plant dwy i bedair oed at y meddyg teulu cyn gynted â phosib: “Cynigir y brechiad ar ffurf chwistrell trwyn ar gyfer y rhan fwyaf o blant, sy’n golygu nad oes unrhyw bigiadau. Mae’n gyfl ym, syml ac yn gwbl ddi boen: “Hyd yn oed os yw trwyn plentyn yn rhedeg neu os yw’n tisian yn syth ar ôl cael y chwistrell, fe fyddant wedi’u diogelu o hyd.”

Hon yw’r fl wyddyn gyntaf i blant pedair oed gael eu cynnwys yn yr ymgyrch brechu rhag ffl iw dymhorol rad ac am ddim, wedi i blant dwy a thair oed gael eu cyfl wyno y llynedd. Mae hyn yn rhan o raglen fl ynyddol, a’r disgwyl ar ôl ei chyfl wyno’n llawn yw y bydd pob plentyn dwy i un ar bymtheg oed yn cael cynnig y brechlyn bob hydref. Mae hyn ar ben y grwpiau cymwys eraill fel pobl 65 oed a throsodd, pobl mewn grwpiau ‘risg’ o chwe mis ymlaen a chanddynt gyfl yrau iechyd hirdymor, a phob menyw feichiog.

Bob blwyddyn mae’r brechlyn rhag ffl iw yn cael ei newid er mwyn ymateb i unrhyw fathau newydd o’r fi rws ffl iw sy’n cylchredeg. Caiff fi rws y ffl iw ei wasgaru trwy ddiferion sy’n cael eu chwistrellu i’r awyr pan mae person sydd wedi’i heintio yn pesychu neu’n tisian. Mae cyswllt uniongyrchol â dwylo neu arwynebau a heintiwyd hefyd yn gallu gwasgaru’r haint. Gall ledu’n gyfl ym iawn, yn enwedig felly mewn cymunedau caeedig fel ysbytai, cartrefi preswyl ac, wrth gwrs, grwpiau chwarae.

Mae’r rhaglen brechiadau ffl iw fl ynyddol yn ceisio sicrhau bod pawb sydd ei angen yn cael amddiffyniad am ddim bob blwyddyn rhag y ffl iw. Y rheswm yw diogelu unigolion bregus a phobl sy’n wynebu’r risg mwyaf o ddioddef cymhlethdodau difrifol ffl iw. Bob blwyddyn, mae’r pigiad ffl iw ar gael yn rhad ac am ddim i’r grwpiau hyn trwy feddygon teulu a rhai fferyllfeydd cymunedol, ac mae’r rhan fwyaf o blant cymwys yn cael brechlyn chwistrell trwyn gan eu meddyg teulu neu yn yr ysgol os ydynt ym mlwyddyn 7.

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Awards celebrate all that is good about Pembrokeshire sport

Published

4 days ago

December 2, 2025

Herald Sport

PEMBROKESHIRE’S sporting community came together on Friday evening as Folly Farm hosted the annual Sport Pembrokeshire Awards – a night dedicated to honouring achievements across every level, age group and discipline.

The awards recognise exceptional performances, inspiring journeys and the volunteers who keep local sport thriving behind the scenes. The ceremony was once again presented by Ceri Coleman-Phillips of BBC Wales Sport, supported by Cris Tomos.

Lifetime honour for Premier League star

This year’s Lifetime Achievement Award went to Pembrokeshire’s own Simon Davies.
The former Wales winger enjoyed a distinguished Premier League career with Fulham, Tottenham Hotspur and Everton.

Davies scored in the 2010 Europa League final for Fulham, won fifty-eight caps for Wales – scoring six – and captained his country during the 2010 World Cup qualifiers. He was named Welsh Footballer of the Year in 2002 and Fulham’s player of the season in 2007–08. After leaving the club in 2013, he returned to his boyhood side Solva AFC, famously paying £3 subs to play against St Ishmaels.

Special recognition for Wales Women’s Street Football Team

Welsh rugby legend Gareth Thomas introduced the evening’s Special Award, honouring the players of the Wales Women’s Street Football Team for their remarkable run to the quarter-finals of the Homeless World Cup in Oslo.

The squad trains in Haverfordwest and included five outstanding Pembrokeshire players – co-captains Tor Planner and Marie Tilley, alongside Claire Mantripp, Sam Lewtas and Bryony Davies. All have overcome personal challenges, including homelessness, mental health difficulties and social exclusion, yet wore the Welsh jersey with pride on the world stage.

The team was led by manager Jo Price, former Wales and Arsenal goalkeeper.
Support staff included Anji Tinley, Manager of the Garth Youth & Community Project and a Pembrokeshire County Councillor.

Cruising Free honoured after rowing the Atlantic

The Chairman’s Award for 2025 was presented by Pembrokeshire County Council Chairman Cllr Maureen Bowen to ‘Cruising Free’ of Neyland Rowing Club, who achieved one of the world’s toughest endurance feats – rowing 3,200 miles across the Atlantic Ocean.

Sophie Pierce, Janine Williams, Miyah Periam and Polly Zipperlan completed the gruelling crossing from Lanzarote to Antigua, raising money for cystic fibrosis and the Paul Sartori Foundation.

At 32, Sophie became the first person with cystic fibrosis to row an ocean, while 70-year-old Janine became the oldest woman ever to complete the challenge. The team’s achievement was hailed as a powerful example of determination, unity and courage.

Parkrun pioneers win School Award

The School Award went to the Federation of Tavernspite and Templeton Schools – the first Parkrun School in the UK.

The federation has built a Parkrun curriculum with Parkrun UK, using the weekly event to boost physical activity, support wellbeing, and develop leadership through the Parkrun Ambassador scheme. The schools were praised for exceptional inclusion, providing adapted PE equipment, wheelchair races and strong support for disadvantaged pupils. Estyn has highlighted their work as best practice.

A strong year for Pembrokeshire sport

Summing up the event, Cllr Rhys Sinnett, Cabinet Member for Residents’ Services, said:
“My congratulations go to everyone who won awards and all those nominated. We are so lucky to have such a strong sporting scene here in Pembrokeshire, and my thanks go to all those who work so hard to ensure people of all ages and abilities can take part in the sports they love. Thanks also to our sponsors Valero, Folly Farm and Pure West Radio for supporting this celebration each year.”

Full list of winners

Girls U16: Ava Tyrie (Brazilian Ju Jitsu – Pembroke MMA)
Boys U16: Ned Rees-Wigmore (Hockey)

Club of the Year: Milford Haven Hockey Club (MAIN PHOTO)
Junior Disability: Jake Evans (Llangwm RFC)
Young Volunteer: Alannah Heasman (Haverfordwest High School)
Junior Team: Merlin’s Bridge FC Under-14s 2024/25
Unsung Hero: Jenny Lewis (Clarbeston Road AFC)
Senior Team: Fishguard & Goodwick Ladies Hockey Club
Male Achievement: Liam Bradley (Triathlon)
Female Achievement: Sanna Duthie (Running)
Disability Sport: Rachel Bailey (Boccia)
Club Organiser: Silfan Rhys-Jones (Fishguard Table Tennis Club)
Coach of the Year: James North (Kilgetty AFC)
School Award: Tavernspite & Templeton Federation of Schools
Chairman’s Award: Cruising Free (Neyland Rowing Club)
Special Award: Street Football Wales
Lifetime Achievement: Simon Davies (Wales, Spurs, Fulham, Everton & Solva AFC)

Sport

South Pembrokeshire Short Mat Bowls: Week ten results

Published

5 days ago

November 30, 2025

Herald Sport

The Friendly League continues as Reynalton close the gap on leaders East Williamston

THE LATEST round of fixtures in the South Pembrokeshire Short Mat Bowls Association’s Friendly League produced another mix of tight contests and emphatic victories.

Kilgetty were beaten 8–2 at home by Hundleton, while Reynalton delivered the standout performance of the week with a 10–0 win over East Williamston. Llanteg also impressed, defeating Carew 8–2.

Elsewhere, St Twynnells claimed a 7–3 win away at the Badgers, and Lamphey ran out 7–3 winners against St Johns. Cosheston had the bye.

League table – Week ten

Team	Played	Won	Drawn	Lost	S/D	Points
East Williamston	8	7	0	1	+130	62
Reynalton	8	5	1	2	+64	50
Hundleton	8	4	1	3	+3	42
Llanteg	8	4	0	4	–5	41
Badgers	9	3	1	5	–21	41
St Johns	8	3	1	4	–6	38
St Twynnells	8	4	0	4	–34	37
Lamphey	9	4	0	5	–15	36
Kilgetty	9	4	0	5	–49	36
Cosheston	8	3	0	5	–13	35
Carew	7	3	0	4	–54	32

Reynalton’s dominant win means they move within touching distance of leaders East Williamston, setting up an intriguing second half to the season.

Sport

South Africa run riot as Wales suffer record defeat in Cardiff

Published

6 days ago

November 30, 2025

Herald Sport

Wales 0–73 South Africa
WALES endured one of the heaviest defeats in their history on Saturday as world champions South Africa ran in 11 tries at the Principality Stadium, producing a brutal 73-0 demolition that exposed the gulf between the sides and underlined the scale of the rebuilding task facing Welsh rugby.

The fixture, arranged outside the international window, left Wales without several first-choice players and short on experience. South Africa, by contrast, arrived in Cardiff at full strength and in ruthless form. What followed was a one-sided contest from the opening minutes to the final whistle.

First-half dominance

The Springboks established their authority early, their scrum immediately overpowering the Welsh pack and setting the tone for the afternoon. Tries from Gerhard Steenekamp, Ethan Hooker and Jasper Wiese put the visitors 21-0 ahead, with Wales struggling to exit their own half and repeatedly conceding penalties under pressure.

Wales’ lineout functioned reasonably well and there were brief flashes of ambition from Joe Hawkins, Joe Roberts and Rio Dyer, but every half-chance dissolved through handling errors or South Africa’s suffocating defensive line. A late surge from the Boks saw Morne van den Berg cross just before the break for a 28-0 half-time lead.

Second-half collapse

Any hopes of containment disappeared after the interval. South Africa emptied their bench—bringing on yet more power—and immediately cut through Wales again. Wilco Louw, Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu (twice), Canan Moodie, Ruan Nortje and Eben Etzebeth all scored in a relentless second half.

Wales’ discipline faltered under the pressure. Taine Plumtree and Aaron Wainwright were both shown yellow cards, with Wainwright’s high tackle sent to the bunker for review. South Africa’s own discipline cracked late on when Etzebeth received a straight red card for making contact with the eye area of Alex Mann—an incident captain Siya Kolisi later claimed was accidental.

Reaction

Player of the match Andre Esterhuizen, who produced a series of thunderous carries and turnovers, said the Springboks “worked really hard” to complete their Autumn clean sweep, praising Wales for “never giving up”.

Kolisi was gracious in victory but said he did not want the Etzebeth incident to overshadow the performance, adding: “The only way a team gets better is by playing the best. Wales will be stronger for facing this.”

Former Wales captain Dan Biggar, working as a pundit, was blunt in his assessment. “There are players there that aren’t at this level now, and may not play this level again,” he said. “I don’t think anyone learned anything from that.”

A difficult day for Welsh rugby

For Wales, the defeat will strengthen scrutiny of the WRU’s scheduling and long-term planning. A young and inexperienced squad battled gamely in patches—Mann, Hawkins and Dyer among those showing fight—but the mismatch was stark.

A crowd of around 50,000, well below capacity, reflected the mood of supporters as another bruising year for Welsh rugby nears its end.

Head coach Warren Gatland will now attempt to piece together the positives from a chastening afternoon, but the bigger questions facing the structure of the game in Wales remain unanswered.